HOLY GUARDIAN ANGEL
I was sitting in the hospital room with my infant son in my arms, not believing what I was hearing from the pediatrician. My little boy had a serious heart defect. We would have to stay in the hospital for…
Category Family
ST. MARTHA, MARY AND LAZARUS, PATRON SAINTS OF SIBLINGS
“Will you have a Martha or a Mary Christmas?” This was the title of an article I wrote a few years ago about two of the siblings we remember on this day. In the article, I was questioning all the…
OF FATHERS, FAILURES AND GOD’S GRACE
Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the gift of fathers and father figures in our lives. We take time to honour the men in our lives who have contributed to our sense of self as we continue…
THE HEART OF A MOTHER
Recently I was at a doctor’s appointment on what turned out to be the former maternity floor of the local hospital – the place where my son was born many years ago. I was instantly whisked back in time to…
FAMILY DAY
February 16 is Family Day. It is observed as a statutory holiday in a number of provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Family Day in these provinces coincides with Louis Riel Day in…
ST. MONICA AND ST. AUGUSTINE
How often do we give up on friends or family members who are obstinate or dismissive when it comes to our faith? This can be painful and it feels like a personal attack. St. Monica (c. 332 – 387) faced these situations…
MARY, MARTHA AND LAZARUS: THE OTHER HOLY FAMILY
Besides Mary, Joseph and Jesus, there is another exemplary family that played an important role in the life of Jesus. That is the family of his dear friends – Mary, Martha and Lazarus. John’s glimpse into their lives is both…
GUARDIANS OF HOPE: WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
I am 68 years old. I can no longer pretend to be “late middle-aged.” I have gray hair and wake up in the morning with aches and pains. I can officially be described as elderly. But I am certainly not…
THE LEGACY OF SILENCE
June has been designated as National Indigenous History Month, with June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. The painful history of European colonization and the subjugation of Indigenous peoples has caused almost irreparable harm to nations, communities, families and individuals…
A REFLECTION FOR FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of love and commitment. I think every father experiences, in his own way, the profound love God has for his children. From the moment a child is…